Overview
- India posted 298/7 and bowled out South Africa for 246 in 45.3 overs at DY Patil Stadium, with Shafali Verma scoring 87 and taking two wickets and Laura Wolvaardt replying with a 101 for the Proteas.
- Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Tournament after 22 wickets and 215 runs, while Verma earned Player of the Match for her all-round display in the final.
- The decider started two hours late due to rain, yet officials played a full 50 overs per side after the delayed toss.
- Captain Harmanpreet Kaur received the trophy from ICC chairman Jay Shah, sealed the win with a decisive catch, and said the breakthrough marks the start of making winning a habit.
- Leaders and legends hailed the result, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising the team’s skill and resolve, and reports citing BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on a Rs 51 crore payout for players and staff.